Kilgour School

577 Students

Elementary School K - 6th

School Overview

Kilgour Elementary School, located in the Mt. Lookout neighborhood of Cincinnati, is a highly regarded public school serving students in grades Pre-K through 6. As part of the Cincinnati Public Schools district, it is well-known for its strong academic performance and consistently high state ratings. The school maintains a traditional educational approach while fostering a close-knit community atmosphere, often drawing families who prioritize a high-quality neighborhood school experience.

Beyond its core curriculum, Kilgour is recognized for its active Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) and a robust enrichment program that includes extracurricular clubs, arts, and community-building events. Its location on Herschel Avenue places it at the heart of the Mt. Lookout community, allowing for strong integration with local neighborhood activities. The school is frequently highlighted as a top-performing institution in the region, known for maintaining rigorous academic standards and a supportive learning environment for its diverse student body.

577

Total Students

29.8

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Kilgour School
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	4
Black	115
Asian	9
Two or More	48
Pacific Islander	3

White
398 (69.0%)
Black
115 (19.9%)
Two or More
48 (8.3%)
Asian
9 (1.6%)
Hispanic
4 (0.7%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.5%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Cincinnati Public Schools
Phone:	(513)363-3000
Grade Range:	K - 6th
Total Students:	577
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	29.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	120
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	3

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 86

Grade 1 90

Grade 2 97

Grade 3 82

Grade 4 77

Grade 5 72

Grade 6 73